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    Mystification (en. Mystification)

    /mystifikɑsjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of mystifying someone.
    The mystification was so well orchestrated that it fooled everyone.
    La mystification était si bien orchestrée qu'elle a trompé tout le monde.
    A state of bewilderment or confusion resulting from a deception.
    He was in a state of mystification after hearing the news.
    Il était dans un état de mystification après avoir entendu les nouvelles.
    Difficulty in understanding a situation due to uncertainty.
    The mystification of this riddle troubled the investigators.
    La mystification de cette énigme a troublé les enquêteurs.

    Etymology

    The word 'mystification' comes from the Latin 'mystificare', which means 'to make mysteries'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a state of mystification
    To be confused or disoriented due to a deceptive situation.
    être dans la mystification
    voluntary mystification
    Intentional action to deceive someone.
    mystification volontaire
    to come out of mystification
    To finally understand a situation that was confusing.
    sortir de la mystification

    Related Words

    mysterious
    One that presents unknown or incomprehensible characteristics.
    mystérieux
    mystery
    Thing or situation that cannot be explained or understood.
    mystère
    mystifier
    Person who mystifies, who deceives.
    mystificateur

    Slang Meanings

    To have difficulty understanding something.
    It's total mystification; I don't understand anything!
    C'est la mystification totale, je ne comprends rien !
    To be taken in by a hoax.
    He fell into mystification by believing this joke.
    Il est tombé dans la mystification en croyant à cette blague.